
Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.
He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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French tandem pair set new Strava art world record with 2,000-kilometre heart
The drawing took a father and his daughter 15 days to complete
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert rides Gravel World Championships faster than winner, finishes 8th
29-year-old's Garmin file suggests his form was on par with Matej Mohorič
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tweets of the week: Lotte Kopecky gets merry, Mark Cavendish’s ideal Tour de France route, and a special pizza cutter
It's time for our weekly round-up of the best social media posts
By Tom Davidson Published
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Number of British women’s Continental teams set to double in 2024
Three British teams have applied to step up to UCI level next season
By Tom Davidson Published
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British Cycling's Manchester velodrome roof leaking after £27m refurbishment
The issue is being treated as "urgent", says Manchester City Council
By Tom Davidson Published
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Global track series with blockbuster £500,000 prize fund per event coming in 2024
The DerbyWheel hopes to boost the global popularity of Keirin racing
By Tom Davidson Published
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85-year-old becomes historic hill climb's oldest ever participant
Brian Hygate is as keen as ever and has plans to cycle on his 100th birthday
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'I've always been a daredevil' - Cyclist tries to beat 144km/h record after facing paralysis during last attempt
Last month, François Pervis tried to become the fastest person ever on two wheels
By Tom Davidson Published
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British Continental team tries to tempt Primož Roglič with free beer and beach walks
Saint Piran have joined the race for the 33-year-old's signature. One rider has even "gracefully agreed" to cede his leadership
By Tom Davidson Published
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'They aren't just good, they're brilliant' - Meet Great Britain's junior super-talents
There’s a golden generation of women coming through the GB ranks
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Riders could be left without a job as ProTeam faces closure
Inside sources say riders and staff at Bolton Equities Black Spoke are concerned about their futures
By Tom Davidson Published
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I failed my track cycling accreditation - the Olympic dream is over
I won't be pulling on a GB jersey anytime soon, it seems
By Tom Davidson Published
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Over 8 million people have watched this TikTok video of a ‘Tour de France’ horse incident
The farm animal wasn't the last to make a cameo at a bike race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Could cars with giant emojis on help cyclists stay safe?
In a future of self-driving cars, the way cyclists interact with vehicles will inevitably change
By Tom Davidson Published
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British junior joins Movistar to become one of the youngest WorldTour pros ever
Cat Ferguson has signed for the Spanish team from August 2024
By Tom Davidson Published
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Major UK retailer Sigma Sports posts £4.1m loss in ‘challenging year' for industry
Company’s 2022 accounts reveal first loss in eight years - with rising interest rates, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and post-Covid economic environment cited as factors
By Tom Davidson Published
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Sepp Kuss set to win historic Vuelta a España as Wout Poels claims stage 20
American poised for an unexpected but worthy Grand Tour victory in Madrid
By Tom Davidson Published
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Joe Blackmore and Xan Crees win British Gravel Championships
Young duo topple favourites in Suffolk to claim national titles
By Tom Davidson Published
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Olympic champion Matt Walls without a team for 2024
Brit is facing contract uncertainty but says he "hopefully" has something on the horizon
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jumbo-Visma tightens grip on Vuelta a España as Primož Roglič leads stage 17 podium blitz atop the Angliru
Sepp Kuss keeps the red jersey by eight seconds over Jonas Vingegaard going into the final four stages
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I woke up in hospital' - 32-year-old Cofidis rider recovering from heart attack
Wesley Kreder spent a week in hospital after suffering myocarditis
By Tom Davidson Published
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Rui Costa sprints to victory from breakaway trio on stage 15 of Vuelta a España
Former world champion takes 31st career win in Lekunberri
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert wins Tour of Britain by three seconds as Carlos Rodríguez solos to stage eight victory
Jumbo-Visma rider repeats 2021 success to win the race for a second time
By Tom Davidson Published
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‘The ultimate goal is the Tour de France’ - How Tour de Tietema went from YouTube pranks to pro ranks
TDT-Unibet are on a mission to reach the top of the sport, and they're having fun along the way
By Tom Davidson Published